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Should I replace my Honda Jazz with a newer model or is there another car I could consider? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am 80 years young and my current Honda Jazz is now three years old. This is my second Jazz and I am well satisfied with this model. Knowing nothing about... -
Which used 911 is best? 14 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a few used Porsche 911s. Namely the 997 Carrera 2 S, all PDK. My question is, 993s are getting silly price wise, 996s have reliability issues... -
Which E-Class offers the best ride comfort? 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping to buy a 2 or 3 year old Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible for low mileage, fair weather driving. I like the write ups for the 350 diesel engine... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. I have a budget of £9000 to source a decent spec automatic with enough boot... -
Should the airbags in my granddaughter's Nissan Juke have gone off? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My granddaughter has a 3-month-old Nissan Juke and last weekend she approached a T-junction, did not see it, went straight over the T, up a bank and through... -
I spilt petrol in my car - what can I use to get rid of the smell? 25 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I spilt a bottle of petrol in the boot of my car three weeks ago. Despite cleaning with shampoo, I still cannot get rid of the smell. Can you advise of... -
I have £13k to buy a new family car - what do you suggest? 24 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about a new family car to replace our Saab 9-5 Estate as it's 10 years old and very expensive to run. But it's also very nice to travel over... -
The DVLA want unpaid tax and insurance fines on a car I sold - should I fight this? 2 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently been contacted by a company called Advantis to advise I owe the DVLA £180 in unpaid fines for no tax and no insurance. When I asked for details,... -
What's the best small automatic SUV/crossover for driving in snow? 14 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Me and my wife are a young couple (28 years old) and we're after a new car. We would prefer a fun but very reliable SUV/crossover with sufficient power... -
Should I buy a car that has missed a service? 25 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I test drove a Mazda MX-5 1.5 yesterday. I liked it and the condition appears to be very good. It was registered in April 2022 so is just over 3 years... -
Should I buy a used car if it hasn't been serviced every 12 months? 25 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
If a 2021-reg Mazda MX-5 with 29,000 miles on the clock has been serviced at Mazda but not every 12 months on the dot, should I avoid it please? Its owner... -
Is 7000 miles a year enough to justify a diesel? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I normally do 7000-8000 miles a year, mostly 5-10 miles journeys regularly and 5-6 trips of 150-200 miles in a year. I know people generally say diesel... -
Is the stop start system in my Honda Jazz more trouble than it is worth? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have some doubts about the benefit of this facility. Every time I come to a stop with foot held on the brake the engine stops and release the brake and... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 for towing? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need a car with 4wd in order to tow glider trailers out of farmer's muddy field. However, most of the driving will be on ordinary road so I need the... -
Volvo XC40 burnt out clutch and damaged flywheel - can the dealer make me pay? 28 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo XC40 manual which is eight months old and has done 5,600 miles. I had a problem changing gear and a slight burning smell which went away... -
My daughter wants a diesel hatchback. Can you recommend a used model? 1 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's leased MINI is coming up for renewal but she's leaning towards buying a 2 or 3-year-old car, with a diesel Golf in mind. Diesel due to her... -
Should a clutch that was already failing be covered under warranty, even if it's considered wear and tear? 24 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
When a dealership offers an approved used car for sale with the final year's balance of the manufacturer's warranty still in place, is it fair to expect... -
Should I spend the extra cost of a ceramic coat when buying my new MINI Cooper? 29 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've just done a deal on a pre-reg MINI Cooper and I'm happy with the price, but I've been offered half price (£250) for Williams Racing ceramic coat.... -
Post-warranty gearbox failure - should the dealer pay for my repairs? 9 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Volvo V60 with a gearbox failure. It is 37 months old and has done 48,000 miles. The twist to my story is that I took the car in for a service... -
Which diesel SUV for motorway use offers good passenger comfort? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a SEAT Leon Cupra 1.8 20VT for the last 10 years. I can hardly fault it, but it's time to change cars because the SEAT is getting old, and...
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